Church Council Minutes from February 2014

February 24, 2014 Church Council Minutes 

Attendees: Mark Von Wald, Tom Burkman, Terri Bellanca, Jan Garrison, Sheila Rader, John Jones, Laura Mason , Pastor Larry Baird, Charlie Yund

The meeting was called to order with a unison reading of the Trinity mission statement and An opening prayer by Pastor Baird.

Terri Bellanca shared a God Sighting of working with her daughter at a Habit for Humanity project in San Diego.  The seeds had been planted years prior at a youth work camp.

Major calendar events:           

            - ACE weekend 2014  to be scheduled

- CE sleepover March 21

- UMW Green salad lunch March 30

- Good Friday Fish Fry 4-18

- Spiritual Enrichment Dates; 4/12

- Easter/Confirmation 4-20-14

                -  VBS July 27-31 evenings

                - One Stary night December 5 & 6

SPRC update included :

       1.) Pastor comments Associate Pastor Nate Lange will be assigned by the Conference to another pastoral appointment effective July 1.  The SPRC is now at work to envision youth ministry professional and volunteer leadership for the future.  The present worship schedule will not change.  Pastor Baird will preach all three services, but more lay leadership will be needed in the liturgical functions of all services.

2.)Senior Ministries Coordinator Anne Hipp will retire by choice, effective July 1.  Representatives of SPRC have already conferenced with Anne to envision continuing professional and volunteer leadership for the Senior Adult Ministry.  Continuation of the visitation program is a priority.

3.)    The position of Office Manager has been ended effective February 7 and the holder of that office was terminated.  A search is underway for a half-time Administrative Assistant who will work with the senior pastor in carrying out the duties of the church office.  Volunteers are filling in at the present time, and their service is exemplary.  A committee has been established to evaluate candidates for the permanent position.

     4.) The duties of the sexton in the area of setups have been reduced.  Sunday coffee will be setup on a timer and the congregation will serve as required.

    

     The church membership was informed by letter of the above staff changes.

2014 Goals were reviewed and request for additions was made.

            - Continue to support Children, Youth, Families and Senior Members growth in Christ

            - Grow our church in Faith and Commitment to Christ

            - Develop a solid financial and stewardship plan.

The Trustees committee reported that new chairs and tables have been ordered for Hidtoric Trinity.  These will allow for the chapel to be used for weddings and the east room set up for meetings.

Next meeting is scheduled for March 17at 7:00 pm

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Larry Baird Closed with a prayer and the meeting was adjourned at 8:40.

Respectfully submitted,

Charlie Yund